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Rep. Hunter Issues Letter Denying Involvement in Legal Issues Regarding Earl K. Long
State Representative Marcus Hunter, D-Monroe, issued a letter last week regarding the involvement of his office in steps to prevent the closure of Earl K....
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House Committee Cuts $500 Million from Louisiana State Budget
The Louisiana House Appropriations Committee cut $500 million out Governor Jindal's $24 billion budget proposal.
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Two Key Carpenter Groups Endorse Mike Ross for Governor
The Southern States Millwright Regional Council and the Central South Carpenters Regional Council, affiliates that represent more than 10,000 carpenters, have endorsed Mike Ross for...
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Budget Talks Begin in Louisiana Legislative Session
Today the House Appropriations committee is set to tackle the biggest piece of legislation facing lawmakers this session.
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Final Day for Early Voting for May 4 Election
Today is the final day for early voting in the May 4 municipal elections. Several tax renewals are on the ballot across the area, including...
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Governor Bebee Signs Private Health Insurance Option Into Law
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed the historic Medicaid reform bill for Arkansas into law Tuesday morning.
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UPDATE: Louisiana House Committee Rejects Tobacco Tax Bill
The Louisiana House Ways & Means Committee voted against a bill that sought to raise taxes on cigarettes by 36 cents a pack.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Closing in on End of Session
Arkansas lawmakers are wrapping up the longest legislative session since the great depression, as they are expected to complete their official work on Tuesday.
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Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Session Ends Early Next Week
The Arkansas Senate approved a package of tax cuts totaling approximately $120 million on Thursday as the legislative session nears conclusion.
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Former Congressman Mike Ross Launches his Gubernatorial Campaign in El Dorado
With his announcement that he's running for Arkansas Governor, former Congressman Mike Ross kicked off his campaign in El Dorado Thursday morning.
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Regional Headlines
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Fails
CNN is projecting that the medical marijuana proposal has failed.
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Polls Open in Arkansas and Louisiana
It's Election Day and polls are open across the ArkLaMiss.
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Voters to Determine Term Limits for School Board Members
Voters in Louisiana will decide Tuesday if they want to limit the amount of time a person can serve on a school board.
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Presidential Candidates Rush to Seek Votes Before Tuesday
With the hours quickly running out before voters render their verdict, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney campaigned Sunday night in Pennsylvania, an eleventh-hour foray into a state...
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Big Choices for Voters on Tuesday
On Tuesday voters across the ArkLaMiss will be making their decisions on a number of races.
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Obama/Romney Go Head to Head in Final Debate
President Obama and Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney battled over foreign policy tonight in their final presidential debate of the election.
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Early Voting Underway in Arkansas
Early voting is underway in Arkansas and ends Monday, Nov. 5.
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Campaign Signs Vandalized
A Monroe city council candidate claims campaign signs are being damaged and stolen.
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Arkansas Attorney General Raises $1 Million for Gubernatorial Campaign
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has a million-dollar start to his 2014 campaign for governor.
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Garden District Alliance Holds Forum for District 3 City Council Candidates
The five candidates running for the Monroe City Council District 3 seat voiced their platforms Monday evening.
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State Headlines
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Mer Rouge Voters Approve Two Cent Sales Tax
Mer Rouge voters have approved a two cent sales tax.
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Bastrop Mayoral Race Headed for Runoff
There will be another race to determine the winner of the Bastrop Mayoral race.
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Sterlington Voters Approve Half Cent Sales Tax
Sterlington residents have approved a half-cent sales tax.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Spend Saturday Playing Catch-Up
The end of a busy week, turned into the weekend for Arkansas lawmakers who worked Saturday trying to get through hundreds of bills.
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Louisiana Legislative Session Starts Monday
Louisiana lawmakers will be back in Baton Rouge this Monday for the start of the legislative session. And Governor Jindal's tax reform proposal continues to...
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Legislative Black Caucus Offering Alternative to Jindal's Tax reform
The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus held a public forum in Lake Charles on Tuesday night to discuss their tax elimination idea. This idea will be...
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Arkansas GOP Announces "Operation Vote Arkansas"
The Republican Party of Arkansas is announcing a new initiative to educate voters about the new law and help those who will need assistance in...
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Sen. Vitter: Debt Crisis is Nation's Top Challenge
Louisiana Republican Senator David Vitter says the nation's debt is its biggest challenge right now.He spoke at a luncheon in Monroe Wednesday.
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New Poll: Jindal Approval Rating at 38%
A new poll in Louisiana shows President Obama is now more popular than Gov. Bobby Jindal.
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Rep. Bill Cassidy Announces Senate Run Against Mary Landrieu
Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy is running for the Senate next year, seeking to unseat three term Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu.
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National Headlines
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Roadside Ignition Was Source Of California Fire: Officials
An undetermined roadside ignition in grass and debris off the Ventura Freeway in Southern California sparked the Springs Fire, officials said on Sunday.
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Man Stabs Choir Members During Closing Hymns At New Mexico Church, Police Say
At least four people were stabbed at an Albuquerque, N.M., church when a man went on a rampage during a Sunday service's closing hymns, police said.
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Officials: Boston Bombing Suspect is Communicating in Writing
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has communicated in writing with officials several times, a senior federal official, who has been briefed on the investigation,...
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'Best Day of My Life': Bomb Victim Opens Eyes
In one room at a Boston hospital, the marathon bombing suspect was under heavy guard. In another, one of the victims was opening his eyes for the...
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Woman Dead, Search Suspended For Man Missing In Washington Avalanches
One woman has now been declared dead while a 60-year-old man is still missing after a pair of avalanches ripped through the mountains Saturday near Snoqualmie Pass...
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Crude Oil Leaks In Arkansas Suburb After Exxonmobil Pipeline Ruptures
An ExxonMobil pipeline rupture near Little Rock, Ark., Friday evening has resulted in a "major oil spill," according to the Environmental Protection Agency -- and ignited further...
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Three Dead In Massive 95-Car Pileup Near Virginia, North Carolina Border
Three people have been were killed and at least 20 injured after a massive 95-car pileup on Interstate 77 near the Virginia and North Carolina border Sunday...
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'Peace To The Whole World': Pope Francis Urges Unity In First Easter Sunday Address
Pope Francis called for worldwide efforts towards peace in his first Easter Sunday address, urging leaders to find diplomatic solutions in Syria and North Korea.
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Oklahoma to Allow Horses to be Slaughtered for Meat
Oklahoma took a step toward allowing livestock owners to slaughter horses for food on Friday when the governor signed a bill that permits the practice,...
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North Korea Says it is Entering 'State of War' with South
North Korea said on Saturday that it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea, following a call to arms by the country's young...
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